Author(s): Alice Hemming

Young Fiction (8+) | Unicorns

From Alice Hemming, the bestselling author of The Midnight Unicorn, comes a brand-new unicorn fairytale.

In the faraway kingdom of Elithia, a powerful kingholds the throne, with ten Royal Knights under his trusted command. Fearsome warriors and talented fighters, the knights are led by Celene, the most exceptionalof them all.

Celene's brother, Hero, also works for the king, and his role as the king's advisorgives him a privilege unrivalled by most. So when he falls ill, the king sends for the wisest healers in the kingdoms. Many healers answer his call, but noneare able to discover the reason for Hero's failing health.

In desperation, Celene seeks out a sorcerercalled Cidra who practices dark magic. Cidra promises Celene the chance to save her brother's life.

The cost? Her soul.

When Celene refuses, Cidra cursesher in rage.

Weaving her magic, she forces Celene to take the form of a unicorn. Celene becomes an outcast-and a legend: the Cursed Unicornbecomes well-known in the surrounding kingdoms, though wherethe unicorn came from nobody could say.

Will Celene remain a unicorn forever, or will she break the magic that traps her? Her story started once upon a time, but who knows how it will end...

• Enchanting dark fairy tales with magical unicorns, fearsome villains and inspiring heroines


• Perfect for fans of fairy tales, Disney and unicorns

Also available:

• The Midnight Unicorn


• The Darkest Unicorn

Coming soon:

• The Blazing Unicorn